Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress: The Psychological Consequences of Killing

Description: Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress by Rachel M. Macnair This volume introduces the concept of Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress (PITS), a form of PTSD symptoms caused by being an active participant in causing trauma. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the 2003 war in Iraq has generated another flood of combat veterans who must live with the psychological consequences of having killed people, their loved ones and people in the media have become keenly interested in what those consequences are and how to deal with them. Articles and documentaries have relied on the information gathered in this book to help make sense of it. This volume introduces the concept of Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress (PITS), is a form of PTSD symptoms caused not by being a victim or rescuer in trauma, but by being an active participant in causing trauma. Sufferers include soldiers, executioners, or police officers, where it is socially acceptable or even expected for them to kill. Compared to the more widely understood PTSD, there appears to be greater severity and different symptom patterns for those affected by PITS. Obvious differences to be explored for those who kill include questions of context, guilt, meaning, content of dreams, and sociological questions, leading to special implications for therapy, research into the causality of PTSD, and violence prevention efforts. Disciplines including sociology, public policy, history, philosophy, and theology will also find applications for this groundbreaking material. Author Biography RACHEL M. MACNAIR is Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis, a research organization which specializes in the connections between various social issues and violence. She is the author of Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress: The Psychological Consequences of Killing (Praeger, 2002). Review "MacNair makes a unique contribution to the literature. Highly recommended. Upper-division graduates and above."-Choice Details ISBN0595347649 Author Rachel M. Macnair Short Title PERPETRATION-INDUCED TRAUMATIC Language English ISBN-10 0595347649 ISBN-13 9780595347643 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Series Psychological Dimensions to War and Peace Publisher iUniverse Subtitle The Psychological Consequences of Killing DOI 10.1604/9780595347643 UK Release Date 2005-03-30 Pages 216 Publication Date 2005-03-30 Imprint iUniverse DEWEY 616.8521 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134729869;

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